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Article Date: September 2021
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New Balance Faces FTC Complaint Over Made in USA Claim


Consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, asking the agency to investigate New Balance’s made in the USA claims. The FTC adopted a new Made in USA Labeling Rule in August, which gives it the authority to fine companies up to $43,792 per violation for deceptive made in the USA labeling. According to the complaint, NB claims “a domestic value of 70% or greater” for its Made in the U.S. line of sneakers ... Log in to view full article.

 


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